Principal Systems Administrator – Avionics (Rancho Bernardo CA and Sigonella Italy)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Principal Systems Administrator - Avionics to manage Windows/VMware and Linux/Redhat servers for a classified government contract. Frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy, is required.

Responsibilities include system administration, capacity planning, security compliance, and collaboration with vendors and engineers to ensure secure operations. A TS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and required years of experience or higher, or equivalent military experience.
• Current Security+ CE or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Ability to support multiple networks and direct others as necessary.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and to work after hours/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Windows/VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Perform as a Linux/Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain multi-user systems and coordinate with teams and management.
• Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software needs.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures.

Skills

Must have the ability to travel up to

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience

Master’s degree + 3 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience

Associate degree + 8 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience

High School Diploma + 9 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or other Industry Certifications + 8 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience

Tools

VMware

Linux (Red Hat)

Windows Server OS

LDAP

SAN storage

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Administrator - Avionics to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Engineering Organization.

This role is located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA with frequent travel to Sigonella, Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform as a Windows\VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Perform as a Linux\Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work independently to determine and develop approach to solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience, OR Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience OR Associate degree AND 8 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience OR High School Diploma AND 9 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience in lieu of degree OR have relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or other relevant Industry Certifications AND 8 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have Current Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Must have ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Must have ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must have ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must have an Active US Government Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Server management experience.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification.
• Windows domain architecture experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• - Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 / 8140-03 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.